Rex Cheung

🇨🇦 Canadian support freedom of speech, respect others!

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Today is the Day of the Center of Special Operations “Alpha” of the SSU: professional, brave, and motivated warriors who carry out complex and important missions every day for Ukraine’s security.

Over the years of the full-scale war, Alpha fighters have destroyed thousands of pieces of enemy equipment and inflicted enormous losses on the occupiers. These warriors are behind up to 20% of all enemy infantry losses. This is a high level of effectiveness that speaks for itself. Thanks to Alpha’s long-range operations, the enemy is feeling the consequences of its own aggression far from the front lines, deep in Russia’s rear. And there are even more successful operations ahead.

Thank you to every Alpha warrior for your service and for the results you deliver for the country. Eternal honor and gratitude to all those who gave their lives defending Ukraine.

Glory to our defenders!
Glory to Ukraine!

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Efforts are currently underway in Kryvyi Rih to deal with the aftermath of the Russian missile strike on the city. The Russians targeted civilian infrastructure. First responders have already extinguished the fire. As of now, tragically, three people have been reported killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones. More than 20 people have been wounded. Three of them are in serious condition. Everyone is receiving the necessary assistance.

Every such day and every Russian strike prove that the pressure on the aggressor over this war is insufficient. They also prove that every delay in implementing air defense agreements, any delay in supplies needed to protect Ukraine and Ukrainians, effectively costs lives. It is important that the world not remain silent about the fact that Russia has still taken no real step toward ending this war. To all our proposals for diplomacy, meetings, and steps toward peace, we have received no clear response from the Russians. Pressure is needed. Pressure on Russia, so that the situation changes for the better. Thank you to everyone who is helping!

[Michael Kovrig @MichaelKovrig]

Canada’s EVs-for-canola deal is not a normal trade arrangement. It provides five years of EV market access in exchange for roughly 10 months of canola tariff relief, an asymmetric deal where China holds the leverage. 1/6

[BBC World Service @bbcworldservice]

In 2015 five booksellers were detained for selling material critical of China’s leaders.

🎧 Hear the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there https://t.co/9PwaJGtVGE

[Benedict Rogers 羅傑斯 @benedictrogers]

An important article by @marklclifford

#FreeJimmyLai

My friend Jimmy Lai is ready to die in prison – that would be a disaster for democracy | The Independent https://t.co/iaj3lecMxD

[Hong Kong Watch @hk_watch]

🎧 Ahead of the 29th anniversary of the handover of #HongKong, @BBCSounds spoke with Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-Kee, who was released from 🇨🇳 prison 10 years ago after being detained for publishing and selling books.

After his release, Lam held a press conference and realised the case was about more than a bookstore. “I realised that this wasn’t just a bookstore issue anymore. It’s a problem for Hong Kong as a whole,” he said, raising broader concerns about human rights, freedom of expression, and rule of law in the city.

Listen here: https://t.co/oXS47TDITu

[U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau @USAinHKMacau]

In just two weeks, the United States will mark its 250th anniversary. Join the celebration by spotting our red, white, and blue tram across Hong Kong Island and our tram shelter in Causeway Bay. We look forward to sharing this historic milestone with Hong Kong. – CG Julie #CGJulieInHK #Freedom250

[Rick Scott @SenRickScott]

America relies way too much on dangerous generic drugs made in COMMUNIST CHINA.

At any moment, our adversaries can STOP the drug supply to the U.S.

This is a HUGE safety threat. We need to make medicines in the USA and SECURE our drug supply chain.

[産経ニュース @Sankei_news]

日本在留資格は「高度専門職」　警視庁逮捕のアジア最大級の国際詐欺組織幹部は中国出身
https://t.co/55jrvoCiw3

米・英政府がアジア最大級の犯罪集団として経済制裁を科した中国系組織「プリンス・グループ」幹部とみられ、警視庁に逮捕された男の在留資格が「高度専門職」だったことが分かった。

[The Telegraph @Telegraph]

Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation in a speech outside No 10, and said a new Labour leader would be in place by September ⤵️

https://t.co/oEfAb3usVY

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Today, as every year on June 22, there will be a lot of grandstanding in Russia about World War II, about one of its bloodiest chapters – Nazi Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union. A time that for Ukraine has always been a reminder of the importance of peace and of paying tribute to millions of innocent victims of World War II. This was the very period in the 20th century that should have forever changed the way every state and the world as a whole view human life – establishing life itself as the true highest value. There would have been no world wars if the leaders of that era had been guided by the value of human life rather than their imperial delusions.

Yet today, Russia began this day not by honoring those who fell in World War II, and not with signals that could help bring the current war – Russia’s war against Ukraine – closer to an end. Instead, it began with more completely unjustifiable killings. In the Sumy region, a Russian drone killed a child, a grandmother, and a man. The mother and two other children from the same family were wounded. Their home was destroyed. An ordinary home – not a military target whatsoever. In Zaporizhzhia, two people were killed overnight by Russian strikes, and seven others were injured. Tragically, the Odesa region has also seen lives lost. Strikes were carried out against the Kherson, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions. Once again, Russia targeted energy infrastructure in the Chernihiv region.

This Russian war has no justifiable cause. Putin was driven by exactly the same motives as the aggressors who came before him. He shows the same contempt for human life. He is just as delusional about this absurd “empire” of his that nobody needs. This war must be brought to an end. It has been taking people's lives for nearly five years now. This full-scale war has already lasted longer than World War I. Perhaps Russia wants to wait until it has lasted longer than World War II as well. But the world certainly does not want that, and it certainly has the power to prevent it. There must be pressure on Putin, pressure on Russia, so that all of this ends in a dignified peace and with real, guaranteed protection for human life. Ukraine has put forward every proposal needed for diplomacy. Through our collective pressure on the aggressor, we must bring Russia to a point where it has no option left but diplomacy and ending the war. Thank you to everyone helping us defend Ukraine. Thank you to everyone helping us protect human life.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Last night, our long-range sanctions targeted the occupiers’ military logistics, oil industry, and air defense. All of this is a just response to Russia’s brutal attacks against our people. I thank the warriors of the Security Service of Ukraine, the Unmanned Systems Forces, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, and the Special Operations Forces for their successful work at a distance of about 300 kilometers from the frontline.

Facilities on both sides of the Crimean Bridge were hit: maritime logistics used to transport oil in the Krasnodar region and an oil depot in temporarily occupied Kerch. In addition, military logistics facilities were successfully struck, along with four radar stations belonging to S-400 systems and two Pantsir systems.

I am grateful to all our warriors for their precision and professionalism. Russia understands only strength, and our long-range strength is certainly working for peace. Glory to Ukraine!

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Just yesterday, Russian guided aerial bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia killed 5 people and injured 26 others. In Poltava, tragically, 2 people were killed and 12 were injured as a result of the shelling, including 6 children. My condolences to their families and loved ones.

The Dnipro, Kharkiv, Odesa, Sumy, Donetsk, Kirovohrad, and Rivne regions also came under attack. Our frontline and border communities are constantly targeted by drones. In total, this week alone, the Russians launched about 2,200 attack drones, more than 1,800 guided aerial bombs, and 87 missiles of various types against Ukraine.

It truly matters that, against the backdrop of these attacks, the G7 and European Council summits and the UDCG meeting delivered results and secured new contributions to strengthen our defense. I am grateful to our partners for their unity. It is now equally important to implement everything quickly, above all the delivery of air defense missiles, so that these new contributions provide real protection for lives from constant Russian strikes. Thank you to everyone who is helping.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

A father is all about protection and safety. And today, this has taken on an even deeper meaning, because Ukrainian fathers are protecting not only their children, but also the very possibility of a safe future.

Being a dad in Ukraine today takes a special kind of courage. And a special kind of love. We thank all Ukrainian dads for their care and strength. All those who defend Ukraine and who do everything possible every day for their families and children. Those who teach, inspire, and support.

May every Ukrainian family have what we are fighting for: a peaceful and safe future.

Happy Father’s Day!

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Our long-range sanctions have reached Russia’s Tyumen region – another oil-processing facility, over 2,000 kilometers from our state border. An effective strike.

The job was carried out by the new, upgraded FP drones that can now reach targets at distances of 3,000 kilometers. I am grateful to the Fire Point engineers.

Our mid-range strikes against military targets in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine are also ongoing and having a real impact on Russian military logistics.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Yesterday, the President of Poland noted that the Order of the White Eagle is not an ordinary award. It is a symbol of the highest trust of the Republic of Poland. It signifies a special bond with the Polish state and the special gratitude of the Polish People. Such a symbol requires not only merit, but also respect for the values that form the foundation of our community.

Therefore, if it is considered that this special symbol may remain with Catherine II, Benito Mussolini, and Gerhard Schröder, then we in Ukraine will not argue with that.

Ukraine is grateful to the Polish People for their support and cooperation, which play a significant role in the struggle for our and your independence from Russia.

Ukraine never forgets solidarity and understands that cooperation between states and peoples in our region is one of the tangible security guarantees for Ukrainians and for each neighboring state.

Ukraine will continue to defend itself in this war unleashed by Russia, and we will undoubtedly achieve a dignified peace.

Ukraine is grateful to all peoples, states, and leaders who will continue to stand with us in the defense of freedom and who, together with Ukraine, will serve as guarantors of postwar peace in Europe and a new, real security.

Ukraine will remain open to all meaningful formats of engagement with Poland in order to try to avoid conflicting interpretations of the difficult and painful chapters of our shared past and to ensure proper respect for all innocent victims of the 20th century.

And Ukrainians are doing everything in our power to ensure that Europe does not suffer defeat in this century.

I am proud of our people and of EVERY Ukrainian warrior – of the millions of Ukrainian men and women who deserve unquestionable respect for the heroism the Ukrainian People have shown in defending themselves against Russian aggression.

We believed that the Order of the White Eagle, awarded in 2023, was meant for the Ukrainian People and our army. That is what was said at the time. Today, I sent the Order back to the President of Poland.

I believe the future will confirm the respect Ukrainians deserve.

Glory to Ukraine!

[産経ニュース @Sankei_news]

中国観光大手が再開した日本ツアー、一転募集停止　日本メディアの報道が中国国内で拡散後
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中国の複数の旅行会社が日本への団体旅行の募集を再開した一方、中国国内で再開の報道が広まった後、一部の会社が募集を停止したことが分かった。

[Mike Pompeo @mikepompeo]

Israel's biggest problem is an Iranian regime with missiles and money. It cannot stand by as Iranian proxies fire missiles into its territory - and the US should back them 100%.

[Rick Scott @SenRickScott]

Israel is going above and beyond to protect the Christian population of Lebanon. I just spoke with senior IDF official, MG Hidai Zilberman, who’s an expert on the issue and confirmed Israel’s tireless work to ensure the safety of the Christian population.

However, Hezbollah has done the COMPLETE opposite. They’re putting Christians and Lebanese civilians directly in the line of fire. They’re attacking Israel from WITHIN Christian population centers and storing their terror assets IN Christian schools.

Israeli officials are in constant communication with the leaders of Christian communities in south Lebanon and are delivering aid to Christian villages to help prevent their dependence on Hezbollah terrorists.

So, anyone who tells you anything other than the truth, doesn’t want Christians to be safe.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Regarding Belarus.

When the full-scale war began, we were hit by missiles that killed children and adults. And Alexander Lukashenko knows this. A large number of missiles were launched from Belarus. Back then, he called, apologized, and said it was out of his control. I don’t believe that, but that’s what he’s already said. Now, Russia will keep pushing him further into this war. Now, he understands that Ukraine will respond.

There’s no need for extra words. There are retransmitters on his communication towers. On his territory, along the two regions bordering Ukraine, there is equipment that adjusts fire on our people. He should remove that equipment. I think a week is enough for him to do that. Because right now, every day, our civilians are being killed, and children are being wounded as a result of this. If he doesn’t do it, we will.

The same goes for his oil-refining sector, for example. We are doing everything so that the Russians don’t have the ability to sell oil and supply diesel and fuel to their army. Today, Belarus is one of the key suppliers for the Russian army. Can this be stopped? I’m sure it’s within his power. And he is the one who controls it.

As for the drone strike on a bus with Belarusian children, everyone has already acknowledged it – international experts and, it seems, even the Russians are admitting it wasn’t our strike. The Russians will resort to all sorts of provocations to drag the Belarusian people into this war. This is one of them.

From the joint press interaction with the President of Honduras, Nasry Asfura. (1/3)